Condiments
Trader Joe's Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic Seasoning Blend
Score
- High in salt
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic Seasoning Blend scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 14.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Cuban Style Citrusy Garlic Seasoning Blend
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 14.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 9 = 91 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 14.1 g |
Ingredients
- garlic
- citric acid (acidulant)
- onion powder salt
- lime oil
- lime juice
- red pepper
- bay leaves
- coriander powder
- cumin powder
- ground black pepper
- rice concentrate
- bitter orange oil
- oregano
- cilantro
- basil
- lemon oil
- marjoram
- parsley
Label text, as published
garlic, citric acid (acidulant), onion powder salt, lime oil, lime juice, red pepper, bay leaves, coriander powder, cumin powder, ground black pepper, rice concentrate, bitter orange oil, oregano, cilantro, basil, lemon oil, marjoram, parsley
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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